Welcome to the latest edition of The Heavenly Express, the official newsletter for the Archangels Men’s Network of Catholic Charities Dallas. Here you will find the latest highlights, what’s to come, and general auxiliary group reminders.

The goal of the Archangels Men’s Network is to be the extra hands, voice, and leadership as needed to promote and provide support to Catholic Charities Dallas in its service to those in need in the Diocese of Dallas. Last year, those hands helped provide 930,424 meals to families across North Texas.

The Archangels Board is already working on setting the agenda for this year. As we head into fall, several opportunities are coming up for fellowship, service and outreach. Please save the dates below. We look forward to seeing you!

Know someone who should receive this newsletter? Let us know by emailing info@ccdallas.org.

Archangel Happy Hour – Fall 2025

Looking Ahead

Archangel Happy Hour

September 29, 2026 | Odd Muse Brewing Co.

Join us on Tuesday, September 29, at Odd Muse Brewing Co. from 5:30–7:00 p.m. to reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and hear updates on what’s ahead for the Archangel Men’s Network. Please visit this link to register.

Archangel Service Project at CFCC

Fall Universal Day of Service

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join the Archangels Men’s Network and Catholic Charities staff for a morning of service improving three CCD facilities across Dallas. Volunteers will work together on painting, landscaping, cleanup and other projects that help create more welcoming spaces for the people we serve.

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteer appreciation gathering to follow.

Who: Sponsored by the Archangel Men’s Network, an auxiliary of Catholic Charities Dallas, in collaboration with CCD Facilities, Events, and Volunteer Recruitment.

Where: Volunteers will work alongside CCD staff and Archangels Men’s Network members at three project sites:

  • Brady Senior Center — 2843 Lapsley St., Dallas, TX 75212
  • Cardinal Farrell Community Center — 4550 West Davis St., Building 6, Dallas, TX 75211
  • Heyne Center — 345 Calumet Ave., Dallas, TX 75211

Who can participate: Men and women, plus high school students ages 14 and older accompanied by a parent, guardian, or school sponsor. We need 125 volunteers to complete the projects.

Questions? Contact:

– Max Wernick, AMN Community Service Project Committee Co-Chair • fijihog@yahoo.com

– Ron Horick, Catholic Charities AMN Liaison • rhorick@ccdallas.org

– Scott Ovenshire, AMN Community Service Project Committee Co-Chair • csovenshire@att.net

Breakfast with the Bishop – October 2025

Breakfast with the Bishop

October 22, 2026 | St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center

Mark your calendars for our 15th Annual Breakfast with the Bishop! The event will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center in Richardson. All proceeds from the event will benefit Catholic Charities’ Hunger Services mission. Please visit ccdallas.org/breakfast for more information and to register today!

Save the Date

Upcoming Archangel Events

  • September 29, 2026 – Archangel Happy Hour & Update
  • October 3, 2026 – Universal Day of Service
  • October 22, 2026 – Breakfast with the Bishop
  • November 10, 2026 – Archangel Happy Hour & Update
  • November 19, 2026 – Hope for the Holidays
  • December 6, 2026 – Christmas Gift Bagging and Preparation
  • December 12, 2026 – Christmas Gift Sorting and Distribution
  • January 16, 2027 – 29th Annual Bishop’s Gala featuring Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts
  • February 2, 2027 – Archangel Happy Hour & Update
  • May 3, 2027 – 6th Annual Archangel’s Cup Golf Tournament

Who We Are & Auxiliary Group Updates

Mission

The Archangels Men’s Network is a social and service network of men across the Diocese of Dallas providing opportunities for fellowship, service, and outreach through a variety of initiatives, events, and financial and social activities that strengthen and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Dallas.

Vision

The Archangels fulfill this mission in the following ways:

  • Serving others by providing support– spiritually, physically, or financially to Catholic Charities of Dallas.
  • Forming a unique resource of diverse skills and talent.
  • Providing a network of men through friendship and faith across the Diocese of Dallas.

Commitment

As a network of Catholic men, the Archangels are called to join together through unique, social, and philanthropic opportunities within our community– to share our faith with one another, to pray and work together, encourage others to join in our mission, and to support each other along the way.

President, Keith Hatzmann – keith.hatzmann@yahoo.com

Vice President, Rick Donnelli – donnelli@msn.com

Secretary, Peter Rickert – rickerts5@aol.com

Communications, Joe Hogan – joe.hogan10@gmail.com

Interested in becoming a member of the Archangels Men’s Network?

Sign up today and experience fellowship, social events, and philanthropic opportunities. Together, as one network of men, we contribute our skills, gifts, time, talent, and prayers to help our North Texas neighbors in need through Catholic Charities Dallas. The benefits are heavenly!